I am a Republic Wireless member and have an old Moto X phone with a grandfathered base + 0. 5GB data plan. I just bought a new unlocked Pixel 3 that is compatible with Republic Wireless. I tried to use the SIM card from my Moto x in the Pixel 3 thinking that it would work but it did not. How down get my new Pixel 3 phone working on Republic Wireless with my exiting phone number from my Moto x.

If you are an existing RW member with a phone on a legacy or grandfathered plan (commonly called “Unlimited”, “Refund”, 1.0, or 2.0 plans) and looking to upgrade to a new phone with the My Choice plan , here is a set of scenarios and corresponding steps required to make the transition.
Phones on the legacy plans include the DEFY XT, Moto E (1st and 2nd Gen only), Moto G (1st and 3rd Gen only), and Moto X (1st and 2nd Gen only)
1) Existing legacy plan phone upgrade to My Choice Plan (Phone bou…

edit to add that the SIM in the old Moto X is link to that Phone and needs to stay with the phone if it is sold or passed on to a friend or family member